Abstract
Despite evidence in the literature, continuing wide variation exists in anesthetic technique for primary joint arthroplasties. Recent evidence suggests that neuraxial anesthesia has advantages over general anesthesia in terms of mortality, major morbidity and healthcare utilization. Yet, despite the proposed benefits, utilization of these two techniques varies greatly across geographical locations, with general anesthesia being most common for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in parts of the world. We uncover some factors that promote or hinder the use of neuraxial anesthesia in THA and TKA. Healthcare professionals should be familiarized with the evidence for neuraxial anesthesia, and unbiased educational material should be developed for patients regarding anesthetic options for THA and TKA in order to promote best practice.
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